Lead Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based organization seeks a Lead Solutions Architect focusing on AWS cloud solutions. The role involves designing secure, scalable infrastructures and leading architectural strategies while fostering a collaborative environment. With competitive salary, flexible working, and funded training, this position is ideal for seasoned professionals in cloud architecture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Funded training

25+ days holiday

Pension contributions

Learning and development funding

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in architecting large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in AWS and related technologies.
• Experience with cloud compliance (GDPR, HIPAA) and zero-trust security.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design and delivery of complex cloud-native platforms.
• Shape technical strategy and lead architecture design.
• Mentor teams in cloud transformation projects.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Kafka

Java-based microservices

Cloud security best practices

DevOps tools

Infrastructure as code

Event-driven design

Leadership

Communication

Education

AWS certifications

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Posted:

10.06.2025

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25.07.2025

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Lead Solution Architect - AWS Cloud Focused - Remote

Up to £100,000 p/a + performance-related bonuses + bonus.

To apply for this role, candidates must either be Security Cleared or be eligible for Security Clearance up to 'SC' level. This role is remote with occasional travel to London every few weeks to visit the client site.

• A leading UK-based organisation is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to spearhead the design and delivery of complex, cloud-native platforms. This senior role is ideal for someone with at least 8 years’ experience architecting large-scale distributed systems, particularly on AWS.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in designing secure, scalable infrastructures using AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Java-based microservices. Responsibilities include shaping technical strategy, leading architecture design, and mentoring teams across cloud transformation projects.

A strong understanding of cloud security best practices, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and event-driven design is essential.

You’ll ensure architectural standards meet business and compliance requirements, optimise performance, and manage cloud costs. Excellent leadership, communication, and hands-on technical skills are critical.

Preferred candidates will have: AWS certifications, experience with other cloud platforms (Azure or GCP), and a background in serverless technologies, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and zero-trust security models.

Experience with DevOps tools and a DevOps focus would be a significant advantage.

This role offers flexible working, funded training, 25+ days holiday, pension contributions, and the opportunity to shape cloud strategy within a collaborative and innovative environment. Additional funding for learning and development is available, including time allocated for active certification learning.

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